Bars, Rhymes & Life

This week is break down the fire track Rockwilder by Method Man and Redman. Abhi explains how Redman reminds him of a childhood memories of beating up rabbits. Alan speaks about the difference between being pleased and feeling satisfied.

This week we break down the track by Danger Mouse and Blackthought - Cheat Codes Abhi explains how MLB baseball player Pete Rose showed him that short term gains can lead to long term pain. Alan highlights how the "glass ceiling" forces individuals to take a negative route

This week we check out Forest Whitiker by Brother Ali. Alan explains his approach to dealing with the 'dadbod'. Abhi has had enough of ironing.

This week we check out Waves by Joey Bada$$. Alan likes this beat so much he brings it back for a second time. Abhi wonders if karma can affect you whether you believe it or not.

This week we check out Birds & the Beez by Schoolboy Q ft Kendrick Lamar. Abhi is reminded of The Wire. Alan asks if money can buy happiness.

This week we check out Till I Collapse by Eminem and Nate Dogg. Alan remembers the days of inescapable pop music. Abhi sheds some light on his top 5 rappers.

This week we check out Auditorium by Mos Def and Slick Rick. Abhi explains why aligned interests are so important. Alan wonders if Slick Rick is the most sampled rapper of all time.

This week we check out let.go.my.hand by J Cole. Abhi thinks about innocence and ignorance. While Alan watches the same film 100 times.

This week we check out Pink Matter by Frank Ocean. Abhi wonders what the brain is for, and Alan wonders where the aliens are?

This week we check out the classic 'Juicy' by Biggie Smalls. Alan and Abhi take a look back to the days of Super Nintendo, dial-up internet, and discouraging teachers.

This week we check out Conception by Black Thought. Alan takes some life lessons from Thought. Abhi takes a gamble on a football game.

This week we check out Marvin by B.Dolan. Abhi celebrates the genius of Marvin Gaye. Alan explains how the question 'Why?' can be both powerful and powerless.

This week we break down Kendrick Lamar's The Heart Part 5, which is a prelude to his upcoming album. Abhi goes full detective mode on why Kendrick sampled Marvin Gaye, Alan talks about how he thinks K.Dot describes the afterlife.

This week we check out PRIDE by Kendrick Lamar. Abhi reflects on the dangers of too much pride, while Alan talks about broken promises in politics.

This week we check out 'Listen to my Album' by Marlon Craft. Abhi talks about the algorithms that influence us. Alan explains what privilege means to him.

This week we check out Fumes by Aesop Rock. Alan discovers the motivational power of Newton's first law, while Abhi marvels at Aesop's ability to turn the mundane into the sublime. 

This week we check out Due Process by Lone Catalysts. Alan asks what makes a 'classic' car classic. And Abhi remembers the days of cassette tapes and mini-disk players.

This week we check out Neighbors by J.Cole. Alan finds out how much it costs to go to an Ivy League school. Abhi imagines what life would be like if Will Smith was a rapper.

This week we listen to Reality Check by Binary Star. Alan reflects on being a bad student who grew up to love learning. And Abhi tries not to boil the ocean.

This week we check out Gone Gone / Thank You, from Tyler, The Creator's brilliant album, IGOR. Alan shares his nightmares, while Abhi sets a BRL timestamp on getting over a breakup.

This week we check out Rock Co. Kane Flow by De La Soul ft MF DOOM. Abhi talks about the struggle of staying relevant, while Alan looks to DOOM for motivation.

This week we check out Which Side Are You On by B.Dolan. Alan talks about the origins of hip-hop, and Abhi learns some lessons from the Caped Crusader.

This week we check out seemingly prophetic Streets On Fire by Lupe Fiasco. Abhi shares why he always tries to live by a code. Alan discusses the trade-off between personal freedom and public good.

This week we check out Worst Comes to Worst by Dilated Peoples. Alan learns a lesson or two from Star Wars. While Abhi traces the origins of the incredible sample on this track.

This week we check out Fortified Live by Talib Kweli, Mos Def and Mr Man. Abhi looks to the past for some old school bangers by Shalamar. While Alan looks to the future and makes plans for the year 2061.